On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach give their reactions to the 2024 Oscar nominations, and talk about how culture is at a stand-still. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: Game Nights SAEED: “Frank: Sonnets” by Diane Seuss ZACH: Love Lies Bleeding by Rose Glass (out March 8th) Links: How Beyoncé, Drake and Taylor Swift landed on pop’s permanent A-list Is Our American Culture Frozen? Why t...
Jan 24, 2024•58 min•Ep. 80
On this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Sam and writer and director, Cord Jefferson, talk about Cord’s new film, “American Fiction”, their long-time friendship, the importance of Black representation, and much more. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod . Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck . Subscribe to SiriusXM ...
Jan 23, 2024•57 min•Ep. 79
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss the Iowa Caucus, the 2024 Presidential election, and the rise in musical films like Wonka, The Color Purple, and Mean Girls. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce Recipe SAEED: I’m Going Back To Minnesota Where Sadness Makes Sense by Danez Smith ZACH: ORIGINS by Ava DuVernay You can find everything Vibe Check related ...
Jan 17, 2024•50 min•Ep. 78
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach discuss the upcoming 2024 award season, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and the state of reality tv. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Recommendations: SAM: Poor Things ZACH: Erasure by Percival Everett You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with u...
Jan 10, 2024•52 min•Ep. 77
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach offer some advice on navigating a work crush, diversifying workplace culture, and whether or not to accept contact from an ex. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod . Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck . Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes...
Jan 03, 2024•37 min•Ep. 76
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach reflect on some of the biggest news and culture moments of 2023. Plus, they talk about what they’re leaving behind this year, and what their intentions are for 2024. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod . Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck . Subscribe to Siriu...
Dec 27, 2023•52 min•Ep. 75
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach share another installment of their modern scriptures, as they talk about the literary works that they frequently turn to. ------------------------------------------------------ MODERN SCRIPTURES: ZACH: SCRIPTURE 1: IN THE WAKE: ON BLACKNESS AND BEING by Christina Sharpe SCRIPTURE 2: ALL THE MEN WHO LEFT WERE WHITE by Josie Duffy Rice (2014) SAEED: SCRIPTURE 1: Life on Mars (The Weather In Space) by Tracy K. Smith SCRIPTURE 2: The Source of Self-...
Dec 13, 2023•30 min•Ep. 74
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach go all in on the new film, “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé”. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: Love Alive by Walter Hawkins SAEED: “Landless Acknowledgment” by Nate Marshall from the book FINNA https://splitlipthemag.com/poetry/0220/nate-marshall ZACH: American Symphony on Netflix A Renaissance Review by Angelica Jade Bastien: https://www.vu...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 73
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about the recent slew of celebrity lawsuits that have been filed in New York, and they reflect on the past year of Elon Musk’s reign at X (Twitter). Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: Dream Scenario and Short Ribs (by Alison Roman) SAEED: Part 2 of Angel Nafis’s poem “Gravity” — https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/58063...
Nov 29, 2023•55 min•Ep. 72
On this special book club episode of Vibe Check, Saeed, Sam, and Zach talk to author Matthew Desmond about his book, “Poverty, by America”. Plus, Matthew answers a few listener questions. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod . Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck . Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to ne...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 71
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach talk about Jack Harlow’s new song “Lovin On Me”, White-boy winter, and the biggest freeway in Los Angeles catching fire. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/13/opinion/gaza-war-children-photo.html SAEED: Social Skills Training by Solmaz Sharif ZACH: Gen V/The Boys/Invisible You can find everything Vibe Check rel...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 70
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach check-in about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: Welcome Home - Gareth Donkin SAEED: “American Sonnet for My Past and Future Assassin” by Terrance Hayes ZACH: Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Donald Trump by Spencer Ackerman You can find everything Vibe Check relate...
Nov 08, 2023•55 min•Ep. 69
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach discussed the state of the housing market, and how Airbnb has been a culprit. They also talked about Tik Tok food influencer Keith Lee’s review of the Atlanta food scene. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: The Burial (Amazon Prime Video) SAEED: Track 1: Lush Life by Jericho Brown ZACH: Fellow Travelers (miniseries on Showtime) You can find ev...
Nov 01, 2023•59 min•Ep. 68
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Saeed talk about the juicy details of Britney Spears’s new memoir: "The Woman in Me”, and the do’s and don’ts of Halloween. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: The Guest: A Novel, by Emma Cline SAEED: Self-Portrait as Out-Fighter by Camille Rankine You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from...
Oct 25, 2023•52 min•Ep. 67
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach discuss the conflict in the Middle East, how it all feels, and the misinformation being spread online. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: My Delirious Trip to the Heart of Swiftiedom SAEED: Celebrate Good Times by Franny Choi ZACH: OUT IN THE DARK by Michael Mayer + Queering maps We Lived Happily During the War by Ilya Kaminsky Explanations Ar...
Oct 18, 2023•56 min•Ep. 66
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about how the act of ‘coming out’ has changed over time, their personal experiences, and Drake’s history of misogyny. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: Family Meal by Bryan Washington SAEED: PIG by Sam Sax ZACH: Creo (15% off + free shipping using VIBECHECK at wearcreo.com) You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official websi...
Oct 11, 2023•55 min•Ep. 65
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Governor Gavin Newsom, the state of celebrity relationships, and divorce. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: The Golden Bachelor SAEED: Postscript by Marie Howe ZACH: Naked Attraction You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com ...
Oct 04, 2023•57 min•Ep. 64
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam and Zach talk about the end of the WGA strike, a looming government shutdown, and Taylor Swift's NFL catch. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: SAM: "Extremely Online" by Taylor Lorenz ZACH: "The Super Models" on Apple TV+ You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitche...
Sep 27, 2023•50 min•Ep. 63
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Hasan Minhaj embellishing life experiences for the sake of comedy, and the rise in shoplifting cases across the nation. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ SAM: Heaven - Cleo Sol SAEED: We Feel Now a Largeness Coming On by Tracy K. Smith ZACH: Theater Camp on Hulu You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We ...
Sep 20, 2023•53 min•Ep. 62
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ support of Danny Masterson, Drew Barrymore working through the ongoing WGA strike, and their thoughts on Doja Cat’s recent behavior. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Ways to help Morocco: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/morocco-earthquake-donation-victims-assistance-help-contribute-rcna102903 RECOMMENDATIONS : Sam: GUT...
Sep 13, 2023•53 min•Ep. 61
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach catch up on some of the news and pop culture stories from the past few weeks, and they also discuss this year’s Burning Man Festival disaster. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Sam: Platonic Saeed: Circe by Madeline Miller (audio book) Zach: Volcano by Jungle You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear f...
Sep 06, 2023•57 min•Ep. 60
The Stacks is a podcast about books and the people who read them, hosted by Traci Thomas. On this episode, Sam Sanders joins Traci to discuss the history of objectivity in journalism, what identity is and how people wield it, and what it’s like working with his friends on his new show, Vibe Check . You can find The Stacks wherever you get your podcasts. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitche...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 59
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach share their personal picks for this year’s “Song of the Summer.” ------------------------------------------------------ Sam: Hummingbird - James Blake + Metro Boomin | America Has A Problem (Remix) - Beyonce feat. Kendrick Lamar | Calm Down - Rema feat. Selena Gomez Saeed: Rush - Troye Sivan | Dance the Night - Dua Lipa | Body Do - Chloe Bailey Zach: Free Yourself - Jessie Ware | (It Goes Like) Nanana - Peggy Gou | Karma - Taylor Swift You can f...
Aug 23, 2023•36 min•Ep. 58
On this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Sam and musician, Emily King, talk about her new album “Special Occasion”, breakups, and grief. Plus, Emily’s mom offers some advice on love and life. You can find Emily King on Twitter or Instagram @emilykingmusic. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod . Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswa...
Aug 21, 2023•42 min•Ep. 57
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach offer some advice on how to navigate dating, how to keep going when the world is on fire, and reintroducing yourself to cannabis as a parent. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod . Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck . Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen ...
Aug 16, 2023•35 min•Ep. 56
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about literary works that they frequently turn to, what purpose they serve in each of their lives, and why. ------------------------------------------------------ Sam’s Picks: https://pluralistic.net/2023/01/21/potemkin-ai/#hey-guys https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/magazine/poem-small-kindnesses.html Saeed’s Picks: https://electricliterature.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/silenceintoaction.pdf https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/11/magazine/p...
Aug 09, 2023•49 min•Ep. 55
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the senseless murder of O’Shae Sibley, and the possibility of aliens being on Earth. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Sam: The Art of Forgetting - Caroline Rose (The Kiss) Saeed: In The Wake by Christina Sharpe Zach: Kokomo City ------------------------------------------------------ Dos Cuerpos: https://www.doscuerposmx.com/ The Anti-Violence Project: ...
Aug 02, 2023•55 min•Ep. 54
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the new Barbie movie, the future of cinema, gender and identity politics, and more. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ Sam: Chewing Gum Saeed: The Good Wife Zach: Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence by Adrienne Rich ------------------------------------------------------ Vulture’s “Barbie” Review: https://www.vulture.com/article/barbie-review...
Jul 26, 2023•54 min•Ep. 53
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed and Zach talk about the SAG-AFTRA strike, Troye Sivan’s new music video, “Rush”, and body inclusivity. Plus, a few recommendations to help you keep your vibe right. ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS: Sam: Joy Ride Saeed: Diablo IV Zach: Fountain Baby - Amaarae You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.com We want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com , and keep...
Jul 19, 2023•55 min•Ep. 52
On this bonus episode of Vibe Check, Zach and staff writer for the New York Times magazine, Jenna Wortham talk about their essay ‘Want to Love Your Body? Try Swimming Naked,’ queer spaces and self-love. You can find Jenna Wortham on Twitter or Instagram @jennydeluxe Jenna Wortham's New York Times essay ‘Want to Love Your Body? Try Swimming Naked’: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/22/magazine/playa-zipolite-nude-beach-mexico.html You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, ...
Jul 17, 2023•40 min•Ep. 51
